53' 1988 DeFever POC
Key Specifications
Length
56 ft
Guests
4
Cabins
3
Type
Motor YachtYear
1988
Cruise Speed
9 kts
Max Speed
12 kts
Fuel Type
Inboard
Engines
2
Location
Stuart, Florida, United States
Listed
Apr 16, 2026
Key Features
- ✓Twin Caterpillar 3208 diesel, 750 HP total, 9-knot cruise speed
- ✓3 stateroom, 3 head layout with island berths and separate showers
- ✓Dual Simrad autopilots and Northstar chartplotters with radar
- ✓Dual generators (15kW Onan, 11kW Fisher Panda), watermaker, stabilizers
- ✓Bow thruster, full air conditioning, comprehensive electronics suite
- ✓Custom sliding doors, hardtop, extended transom, full side decks
- ✓Over $300K in recent upgrades; meticulously maintained
- ✓Complete maintenance logs and original architectural drawings available
Description
1988 DeFever 53 Motor Yacht, 56' LOA with meticulously maintained condition and over $300K in recent upgrades. Pristine example of American-inspired luxury motor yacht design with exceptional seaworthiness and comfort.
3 stateroom, 3 head layout featuring aft master with island queen berth and two additional staterooms with island berths. All heads include separate showers. Midship standup engine room separates master from guest accommodations. Full walk-around side decks.
Twin Caterpillar 3208 diesel engines (375 HP each, 750 HP total) provide 9-knot cruising speed at 1500 RPM and 12-knot maximum speed. Dual generators (15kW Onan, 11kW Fisher Panda), watermaker, and comprehensive electrical systems. Naiad 252 stabilizers and 10-foot dual-station bow thruster.
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